The fund was established by Lenus A. Haines, an officer and director of the First National Bank of Newport, to support activities of non-profit groups in communities served by the Bank.
The Harrisburg Stampede mission is not only to provide a family friendly entertainment choice for the region, but to also be an active participant in the betterment of the Central PA region. In 2013, the Harrisburg Stampede Community Fund was created to serve as a...
This fund was established to support worthy charitable programs throughout the central Pennsylvania community and the world. It allows the flexibility to give grants as needs arise and in the areas that make the most impact.
This fund was established by Nancy and Irwin Aronson and their family for the purpose of helping to support and nurture institutions that enhance cultural, social, artistic, educational, and charitable activities and undertakings.
Jack’s credo while alive was, “people, places and passion make a man’s journey worthwhile.” His friends and family established this unrestricted fund in remembrance of all those people, places and passion he has yet to meet.
State Representative Jerry Nailor is a Mechanicsburg native; his wife, Donna, moved to the borough as a child. Both have a long history of community involvement, having served on numerous boards and organizations. They believe every child should have the opportunity...
A longtime resident of the Harrisburg area, Joe is a commercial realtor and board chair of the Capital Region Literacy Council, distributing over 770,000 books to schools and organizations serving families in low-income areas. Joe, his bride Erin, and his children...
This Fund honors a couple who had a lifelong interest in horticulture and conservation and were involved in numerous political and volunteer activities. Mrs. Margetts, whose Perry County ancestors date into the early 1800s, was raised in Newport. The Margetts...
This fund is established to benefit charitable organizations that are important to the Jurasits family. Additionally, it serves as a vehicle to encourage philanthropy among their children.
In memory of their beloved wife and mother, Kay’s husband, Alexander, and their children created this fund to endow and support the establishment and operation of a Palliative Care Unit at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.
Richard and Alice Angino established donor advised permanent funds for each of their three grandchildren. Lillian (b. 1992) is the daughter of Elizabeth Hale; Marissa (b. 1996) is the daughter of William and Julie Angino; and Michael Frederick (b. 1999) is the son of...
Richard and Alice Angino established donor advised permanent funds for each of their three grandchildren. Lillian (b. 1992) is the daughter of Elizabeth Hale; Marissa (b. 1996) is the daughter of William and Julie Angino; and Michael Frederick (b. 1999) is the son of...
The Schuch’s interest in establishing their fund is to effectively give as much as possible with minimal tax exposure. Their charitable interests include: homelessness, troubled youth, orphans, men’s/women’s shelters, their local church and public...
This fund was established by Nancy Cramer and sons Joshua and Jeremy, to honor their late husband’s and father’s ideals, ethical standards and commitment to our local community and the greater world community. Grants will be made considering the...
Richard and Alice Angino established donor advised permanent funds for each of their three grandchildren. Lillian (b. 1992) is the daughter of Elizabeth Hale; Marissa (b. 1996) is the daughter of William and Julie Angino; and Michael Frederick (b. 1999) is the son of...
An intelligent, quick-witted, charming, and athletic person, Michael’s positive outlook sustained him and everyone he touched through nineteen months of brain cancer treatments. His unfaltering optimism was fueled by his tremendous faith in God.
The Whitaker Foundation established this fund to recognize its former CEO and President, Miles Gibbons. Fund income benefits various cultural, educational, healthcare, human service, and religious organizations in Central PA.
This fund was established to provide a permanent endowment for charitable purposes. It was funded with corporate stock and will allow funds to be available in the long run for charitable purposes.
Owen’s Foundation was established in memory of 8-year-old Owen Cole Brezitski, who was killed March 17, 2011 by a distracted 17-year-old driver while walking in a crosswalk with his family in front of Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, PA. Owen’s...
Although a native of The Netherlands, Pieter Kooistra was an active member of the Harrisburg community for more than thirty years through involvement with the Market Square Presbyterian Church, the Rotary Club of Harrisburg and social services, peacemaking and music...
This fund was established by the donors as they are at a point in their lives that they wanted to be able to do part in helping their community charitably.
Both Zullingers enjoyed outstanding banking careers, Mr. Zullinger as President of Franklin Financial Services Corporation and Mrs. Zullinger as Human Resources Manager of F&M Trust Company. This donor-advised fund supports projects in Franklin County and First...
We started this fund to augment our support of organizations and activities that we feel are important and needed in the Central PA Community. The emphasis would focus on organizations that support the emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of individuals or...
The Sterns direct this donor-advised fund with their two daughters, Cheri and Jenai. Ronald and Lenora enjoy participating in community service activities.
This fund was established principally as a resource to be used in support of the charitable and educational, activities and organizations in the areas of interest to the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg. It also serves as a vehicle by which Rotarians and friends of Rotary...
The Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg was chartered in 1938. The Club sponsors an Ox Roast, Travel and Adventure Series and participates in Jubilee Day. This fund supports nonprofit charities serving the Mechanicsburg area.
This fund was established in honor of Sylvia and Frank, parents of an anonymous donor, who taught their children to share their good fortune. The fund supports services, outreach or advocacy that help low-income parents develop and/or implement plans to achieve...
Initiated in 1987 with a gift from an anonymous couple, the fund makes grants to programs as recommended by the donors. An area of interest component of the fund supports youth-related programs.
Bill is co-owner of Commercial-Industrial Realty Company; both Elaine and Bill are active in community activities. Their fund, established in 1989, makes grants on the advice of the donors, as well as William and Ursula Siverling.
Harrisburg automotive executive Gregory M. Sutliff and his wife Susan established this fund in 1996. Plans for the donor-advised fund include support for entrepreneurial and leadership development of students and educational institutions.
Established by Bob and Cheryl Yohn to honor the memory of their beloved son Cody Robert Yohn who passed away at age 13 as a result of an automobile accident. This fund honors his memory by giving back to communities and youth through grants.
The Lotus Fund – established in 2011 by Meredith and Matthew Schuler in memory and in honor of Christine Mathna and her love of the Arts. Chris celebrated the arts every day of her life. She saw beauty and wonder in everything she touched. This ranged from the...
Dr. and Mrs. David McLane created this donor-advised fund as a memorial to their parents: Leon and Elizabeth Aaron Hammond and Harry and Reba Osman McLane.
The Burkey’s use this donor-advised fund to benefit various non-profit organizations, particularly those that support God, Country and Community through historical, preservationist, religious and patriotic goals and programs.
Established in 1985 and increased by the transfer of a private foundation in 1995, this fund supports the community in areas which interested Mr. and Mrs. Brody, upon the advice of their children.
This scholarship fund was established by a Lemoyne couple to benefit a graduating senior at Harrisburg High School for higher education at a four year college or university.
Established under the will of Mildred R. Graybill, this fund provides support for the care of needy cancer patients by the Dauphin County Unit of the American Cancer Society.
Richard and Alice Angino established this fund to maintain Camp Sertoma and to provide an outdoor camping experience for children and youth with disabilities.
Established by Mary A. Simmonds, M.D. and Richard W. Stewart in honor of their daughter, Anne Whitaker Stewart, this fund supports the American Cancer Society and Hospice of Central Pennsylvania.
The family of B. Carl Wharton established this memorial fund to support Pine Street Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wharton found Wharton Associates and was active in the Estate Planning Council, University Center at Harrisburg, and Christian Churches United.
Beryl Brown served the community through more than twenty charitable organizations. Bowman A. Brown, Jr. was a retired businessman. This fund supports PinnacleHealth System, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, United Way of the Capital Region and also...
This fund was established to annually support the Whitaker Center for Science & Arts specifically for advancing performing arts and arts education programs.
Established as part of WITF’s capital campaign, “Building for a Lifetime of Learning,” this fund supports the educational, civic, and cultural efforts of WITF’s public media entities in perpetuity.
William and Virginia Brody saw the value in making the arts and sciences accessible to all people. This fund ensures that a significant number of children will be admitted to Whitaker’s Science Center each year at no charge.
This fund was established by Harry E. Kistler, the Newport Buffalo’s number one sports fan, to benefit the sports programs and other activities of the Newport School District.
Through this fund, the Camp Hill community can provide financial support for the annual sixth grade program at Camp Canadensis that challenges students with hands-on educational experiences in various environmental sciences.
Active in numerous community activities, Carlton and Shirley Hughes established their fund in 1988 for unrestricted purposes. Mr. Hughes served on The Foundation’s Investment Advisory Committee.
